Ex Khaan Quest 2022
Focus: GS III- Security Challenges Why in News? A Multinational Peacekeeping exercise “Ex Khaan Quest 2022” featuring participation from military contingents from 16 countries has commenced in Mongolia . Details: Indian Army is represented by a contingent from the LADAKH SCOUTS. The 14 day exercise is aimed at enhancing interoperability, building military to military relationships, developing […]
About Agni Missiles : Agni 4
Focus: GS III- Science and Technology Why in News? Recently, India successfully tested the Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) Agni-4, which met all parameters. Details: The flight was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command (SFC). The SFC is responsible for the management and administration of the country’s tactical and strategic nuclear weapons […]
What is Accessible India Campaign?
Context With its deadline of June 2022 almost up, the status of targets under the Accessible India Campaign (AIC) is likely to be discussed during a meeting of the Central Advisory Board on Disability. Relevance GS-II: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation. Dimensions […]
How to Keep Inflation Under Control
Context The economy now seems to be largely out of the shadow of Covid-19, and only a notch better than in 2019-20. But the big question remains: can India rein in the raging inflation that is at 7.8 per cent (CPI for April 2022), with food CPI at 8.4 percent, and WPI at more than […]
Tiangong Space Station
Context: Three Chinese astronauts floated into the country’s new Tiangong space station for a three-month mission. Relevance: GS III Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Tiangong Space Station Features of this Space Station Tiangong Space Station Tiangong refers to “Heavenly Palace,” and it was 10.4 metres long and 3.35 metres wide at its widest […]
Tamil Nadu Sculptures Recovered From Australia, US
Context: Recently, Ten antiquities (sculptures) retrieved from Australia and the United States were handed over to the Government of Tamil Nadu in Delhi Relevance: GS I- History, Prelims Some of the returned antiquities, and how they had gone missing: Dvarapala: Retrieved in 2020 from Australia, this stone sculpture belongs to the Vijayanagar dynasty dating to […]
What is Norovirus?
Context: At least two cases of norovirus have been found in Thiruvananthapuram among lower primary school students. Relevance: GS II- Health Dimensions of the Article: What is norovirus? What are the symptoms? What precautions can one take? Treatment What is norovirus? Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is also sometimes referred to as the ‘stomach […]
Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana
Context: The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) has a completion rate of 67.72%, whereas the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) scheme that started a year ahead is lagging behind with a 50% completion rate. Relevance: GS-II: Social Justice (Welfare Schemes, Government Policies and Interventions) Dimensions of the Article: What are the Reasons for Delay in Both the Schemes? […]
About Sant Kabir
Context: Recently, President inaugurated the Sant Kabir Academy and Research Centre Swadesh Darshan Yojana and paid tribute to the Bhakti saint, Kabir at Maghar (Uttar Pradesh). According to legends, Kabir is said to have departed from the mortal world in Maghar. Relevance: GS I- Indian History Dimensions of the Article: About Sant Kabir: The Bhakti […]
Current Affairs Quiz 07 June 2022
